Mystery manga containing supernatural beings
Manga
Mystery manga that contain supernatural/mythological/folklore beings. May only make mention of these things or may actually be set in a world where they're real. "Beings" includes creatures, spirits, youkai, gods e.t.c. People with supernatural powers are not included.
Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series.
Only series focusing on or centred around said beings have been added. Only the first entry has been added if it's part of a series.
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:7
Contains youkai. Adapted from a novel (no MAL entry).
Kurosagi Shitai Takuhaibin
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Manga, ? vol, 2000
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Author:8
Contains ghosts/spirits.
Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin
Midnight occult civil servants
Manga, 17 vol, 2015
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Author:7
Has a bit of everything (e.g. angels and tengu).
Manga, 4 vol, 2013
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Author:8
Contains mouryou. Part of a series, each adapted from novels (only the first book has a MAL entry).
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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Author:4
Contains supernatural beings such as vampires and demons. Adapted from a novel (no MAL entry).
Manga, 12 vol, 1997
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Author:8
As the name suggests, contains ghosts. Has a sequel. Adapted from light novels.
Hanako to Guuwa no Teller
Hanako and the Terror of Allegory
Manga, 4 vol, 2003
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Author:6
Contains folklore beings/urban legends.
Manga, 7 vol, 1999
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Author:4
Contains many Norse Gods/Goddesses in human form. Part of a series.
Manga, 2 vol, 2007
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Author:6
As the name suggests, contains mononoke. Part of a series, each one direct adaptations of every arc in the anime.
Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch
Umineko When They Cry Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch
Manga, 4 vol, 2007
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Author:7
Contains witches and other supernatural beings. Part of a series.
Manga, 10 vol, 1999
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Author:7
Contains things called mushi; it kind of fits the bill of supernatural creatures so I've included it. Has a sequel.
Manga, 10 vol, 2009
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Author:5
As the name suggests, contains demons. Loses some of the "mystery" aspect of it as the manga progresses though.
Manga, 14 vol, 2009
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Author:8
Contains ghosts and spirits. Adapted from a novel.
Yumekui Kenbun
Nightmare Inspector: Yumekui Kenbun
Manga, 9 vol, 2001
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Author:8
Contains a baku (supernatural being).
Manga, 19 vol, 2003
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Author:10
Contains spirits/youkai/supernatural beings. Has a sequel. You'll want to read Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle at the same time to make sense of the plot.
Manga, 10 vol, 1995
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Author:6
Contains many "exotic" creatures. Has a sequel.
Light Novel, 6 vol, 2006
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Contains supernatural beings such as vampires. Part of a series. Light novels, also available in manga form.
Bakemono Yawazukushi
Phantom Tales of the Night
Manga, 12 vol, 2016
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Contains ghosts/spirits.
Manga, 3 vol, 1999
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Author:9
Contains supernatural beings, gods and seirei. Spin-off of Discommunication but you can read this without having read it (though it does provide some context). Both Discommunication and Yume Tsukai (the sequel/alternate universe) could possibly be on this list but I think this one fit best.
Kyokou Suiri
In/Spectre
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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Contains spirits and supernatural beings/urban legends. Adapted from a novel.
Manga, 5 vol, 2010
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Author:5
Contains supernatural and demonic creatures. Adapted from light novels.
Light Novel, ? vol, 2007
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Contains "demons". Part of the Type-Moon universe (though you can read it without prior Nasuverse/Type-Moon knowledge).
"Bungaku Shoujo" Series
Book Girl
Light Novel, 8 vol, 2006
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Contains a youkai. Light novels, also available in manga form.
Halloween Tantei Oz Williams
Halloween Detective Oz Williams
Manga, 3 vol, 2012
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Author:6
Contains spirits/supernatural beings and death gods.
Touhou Suzunaan: Forbidden Scrollery.
Forbidden Scrollery
Manga, 7 vol, 2012
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Contains youkai. Part of the Touhou universe (though you can read it without prior knowledge).
Karasuma Kyouko no Jikenbo
Kyoko Karasuma the detective of Asakusa police department.
Manga, 10 vol, 2002
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Author:5
Contains youkai.
Muhyo to Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho
Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Manga, 18 vol, 2004
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Author:7
Contains ghosts. Loses the "mystery" aspect quite quickly though.
